Senior, Since Your Remnant Soul Is Here, Offer Yourself Up

The third floor of the tower.

"It seems the disguise provided by the system can affect the test here."

Gu Chen looked around at the completed assessments and murmured to himself.

His level of cultivation and aura were not strong, nor was his aptitude.

The previous bridge-guarding puppets were affected.

The challenges we face today are no different.

"If it's for obtaining the Heavenly Azure Saint Token, then this is indeed a good thing."

Gu Chen gently shook his head.

"However, the sacred decree has already been taken away by my master."

"I came here only to test myself. Since I can't reveal my true strength, I should properly limit it."

With these thoughts in mind, Gu Chen suppressed his aura.

Only then did he head towards the fourth floor.

At the same time, light flashed on the seventh floor.

The tiny sparks of light, however, left all the younger generations deeply disturbed.

"This speed is terrifying! I never imagined it could stay this fast!"

"Yes, these last few floors didn't take much time at all compared to the first few. Based on past records, it should have taken at most four floors."

"I never imagined I'd have the chance to witness someone receive the legacy of Saint. This legacy, which has lasted for so many years, is coming to an end here." One disciple said with deep emotion.

"What a pity, it's been taken by someone else." A disciple shook his head, looking at the top of the tower:

"Do you think it's possible that the Heavenly Azure Saint Token isn't obtained by those who pass the test, but rather that the Heavenly Azure Saint Token simply made to appear in the world?"

As soon as he finished speaking, someone next to him glanced at him:

"I know what you're thinking. It's just that after the Holy Decree appeared, it didn't choose Qin Jiuxiao, but chose you instead?"

Upon hearing this, the boy chuckled:

"You still have to have dreams, just in case..."

He was interrupted before he could finish speaking:

"No 'what if,' that's just wishful thinking. Besides, the chances of the Holy Decree choosing me are much higher than yours. Maybe it will choose me... Holy crap, it's 80% likely!"

Exclamations of surprise echoed throughout the arena.

This time, no one could calm down.

At this moment, the light representing Qin Jiuxiao had reached the eighth level.

"It has matched the all-time high!"

"Terrifying, absolutely terrifying! The legacy of the Saint is truly about to manifest in the world!"

"We're just two steps away from passing on the torch!"

At this moment, countless disciples felt their blood and energy boiling, as if they were experiencing it firsthand.

The younger generation of the top powers, while excited, also looked down at the lower part of the tower with a sense of despair.

"It's over, there's no hope for my senior brother now."

Similar thoughts flashed through the minds of disciples from several factions.

Qin Jiuxiao has now reached the eighth level.

Their senior brother had only just reached the second level.

Some of them had even just gone in.

The gap between them is so large it's despair-inducing.

On the eighth floor.

Qin Jiuxiao stood Jingjing in place.

The eighth level of the test is an illusion.

The illusion unfolds the moment you enter.

Compared to combat, illusions are a greater test of a person's character.

"Jiuxiao, Jiuxiao?"

A voice flew out from the communication stone, attempting to call out.

A short while later, another voice rang out:

"It seems I've fallen into some kind of illusion or test."

As soon as the words were spoken, a voice sounded from the communication stone.

It is a spell used to induce the production of goods.

"Silver Needle - Break Through Barriers!"

Brush!

Several silver needles flew out from Qin Jiuxiao's body, each about the length of a finger and extremely slender.

It swiftly traversed the void, leaving behind a faint aura that formed a pattern resembling an array.

Buzz!

The next moment, the fine needle trembled, and the array suddenly emitted a gray-white light that fell on Qin Jiuxiao.

Qin Jiuxiao's body trembled.

The illusions were shattered, and clarity returned to his eyes.

"Thank you, Elder."

After glancing around, Qin Jiuxiao's lips curled into a sneer.

Being in an illusion limits one's mind, making it indeed impossible to activate certain external objects.

But for him, who had come specifically for this purpose, it was all an illusion.

Utterly ridiculous.

"Pass the assessment as soon as possible and obtain the Heavenly Azure Saint Token."

The elder's voice came from the communication stone.

Qin Jiuxiao nodded, put away the silver needles, and got up to enter the ninth floor.

At this moment, the outside world was in complete uproar.

No one expected that Qin Jiuxiao would pass through the eighth level in such an absurdly short time.

According to records, even that prodigy was trapped in the illusion array on the eighth level.

Qin Jiuxiao passed it so easily.

"This is absolutely terrifying; it takes an incredibly strong will to do that."

"The ninth floor... This must be the first time someone has reached this floor."

"If the previous levels were so easy, the last one shouldn't be too difficult either!"

Not only the disciples, but the elders were also somewhat unsettled.

After all, this speed is really too fast.

Qin Jiuxiao from the Holy Land far exceeded their expectations.

"This child must not be allowed to live!"

Dongfang Hong's expression was extremely solemn.

The Dongfang Clan always sends people to keep an eye on the tests here.

They knew better than anyone how much time it would take and what level they would reach.

The eighth floor has been reached by more than one person.

But they all ultimately stopped there.

And this is the first time.

With such a mindset, coupled with his origins in a sacred land, once he receives the inheritance of the Heavenly Azure Saint, he will surely grind him to dust.

Otherwise, once it leaves the secret realm, it will be much harder to target it!

"Is everyone here?"

Upon realizing this, Dongfang Hong his voice to inquire.

"I've counted them all; everyone here and in the vicinity has arrived!" the voice transmission replied.

"Okay." Dongfang Hong took a deep breath:

"Secretly prepare a plan to stop everyone."

The ninth floor of the tower.

"I never imagined that after so many years, a younger generation would finally reach this level."

Before Qin Jiuxiao was a slightly illusory figure.

His face was somewhat aged, but also kind.

"The Heavenly Azure Saint?"

Qin Jiuxiao looked at the other person and asked softly.

The figure nodded slightly. "Young man, your talent and temperament are quite impressive."

As he spoke, the figure took a step forward.

"Next, you only need to spar with me a few times. If you defeat me, you can pass this final test and obtain the Heavenly Azure Saint Token."

As the sound faded, another Dao Grade appeared.

The stairs lead to the top of the tower, which is where the Heavenly Azure Saint Token is kept.

"Shall we have a friendly spar?"

Qin Jiuxiao nodded slightly, looking at the figure of the Heavenly Azure Saint.

Then, he flipped his palm over.

A circular disc with several long needles of varying lengths and colors on it.

"This object, called the Soul-Severing Needle Disk, is Sacred Artifact."

Qin Jiuxiao spoke with a smile.

"Sacred Artifact are vessels cast and used by Saint."

A smile appeared on the face of the Heavenly Azure Saint as he looked at Qin Jiuxiao:

"Young man, your background is not simple."

"Thank you for the compliment, senior."

Qin Jiuxiao laughed heartily, formed hand seals, and began chanting a spell.

Instantly, a unique aura emanated from the Soul-Severing Needle Disk, pointing towards the Heavenly Azure Saint.

"Since the remnant soul of the predecessor still exists, then let us dedicate ourselves!"

"Golden Needle - Soul Refining!"